Bharat Sikka, Photographer, London

Description

A close-up portrait captures a young boy with dark skin and wet, dark hair. Water is visibly dripping down his face, highlighting his features and the texture of his skin. The background is softly blurred, suggesting an outdoor environment with indistinct hints of greenery and a structure. The boy is looking directly at the camera. The overall mood is raw and immediate, emphasizing the purity and vulnerability of the subject. The image is shot with a shallow depth of field, focusing attention on the boy's face and eyes. The lighting appears natural and diffused, creating soft shadows and highlights. The boy appears to be wearing a neutral coloured top.